COOL TREAT, SWEET EATS

With summer around the corner gearing up cool and refreshing treats is something we all crave on a hot day. I know the hot days aren't quite here yet, but who says we can't get started now? Who am I kidding. I'd eat ice cream all year round.

So in an attempt to go for a bit of a healthier version, I choose sorbet. It's one of the easiest things to make, even without an ice cream maker. I can't wait to starting tying out other flavors! The only question I'm asking my self now is 'what kind can I make next?'.

Pour 750ml water into a small saucepan with cocoa, sugar and vanilla pod and seeds or bean paste. Bring to the boil while whisking; remove from heat. Add chocolate and a pinch of salt and leave for a minute, then stir until chocolate has melted and you have a glossy mixture. Cool, transfer to an ice-cream mixture and freeze, or pour into a shallow tray and freeze, stirring to break up crystals. Enjoy.

I've never really thought about chocolate sorbet, I presumed sorbet had to be fruity, but this looks irresistibly delicious! Love the photos - ice cream can be such a pain to photograph but your photos are beautiful :)

I really enjoy your site, what you write about and how you write it - recipes, and photos, but I keep missing your new posts because I use e-mail to get everything I need. I would love it if you would think about including a subscribe for new posts by e-mail plug in for this site. Love the photography of this post - and just in time for the warm weather. YUM!Thanks!:)Valerie

Paris Pastry: I have a kitchen aid ice cream maker attachment... but no room in the freezer to freeze the mixing bowl! I might as well not have it! I was so happy this turned out just as good having a ice maker!! I'm totally hooked now!